Stopwatch Alternatives

Stopwatch is described as 'A Java countdown timer and stopwatch. Features a fullscreen and a resizable window mode. All actions are available on the popup menu or as keyboard shortcuts' and is an app. There are more than 25 alternatives to Stopwatch for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, iPhone, Web-based and Android apps. The best Stopwatch alternative is Hourglass, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Stopwatch are Floating Timer, wnr, SnapTimer and WatchMe.

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A Java countdown timer and stopwatch. Features a fullscreen and a resizable window mode. All actions are available on the...

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Stopwatch alternatives page was last updated Feb 23, 2024
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  1. Hourglass icon

    Hourglass

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    Hourglass is the most advanced simple countdown timer for Windows. Just enter a time in just about any format, and hit Enter.

    106 Hourglass alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Hourglass screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last update is from December 2021. You can check this active fork: https://github.com/i2van/hourglass

    Properties

    1.  Minimalistic
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Portable
    3.  Command line interface

    Hourglass VS Stopwatch

     

    • Hourglass is the most popular Windows alternative to Stopwatch.

    • Hourglass is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Stopwatch.

    • Hourglass is Free and Open SourceStopwatch is also Free and Open Source
    • Hourglass is Minimalistic and LightweightStopwatch is not according to our users
  2. Floating Timer icon

    Floating Timer

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    The Floating Timer app features both a countdown timer and stopwatch that will float on top of other running apps. This app is useful to time activities such as: Exam practice, gaming speed runs (speed-running), gaming boss fights, cooking.

    58 Floating Timer alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Floating Timer screenshot 1
    Floating Timer screenshot 2
    Floating Timer screenshot 3

    Floating Timer Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Timer
    5.  Stopwatch

    Floating Timer VS Stopwatch

     

    • Floating Timer is the most popular Android alternative to Stopwatch.

    • Floating Timer is Freemium and Open SourceStopwatch is Free and Open Source
  4. wnr icon

    wnr

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    Effective time-management, better than pomodoros Work and rest, with wnr now.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    wnr screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Pomodoro Timer
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Timer
    5.  Loops
    6.  Automatic time tracking

    wnr VS Stopwatch

     

    • wnr is the most popular Mac alternative to Stopwatch.

    • wnr is Free and Open SourceStopwatch is also Free and Open Source
  5. SnapTimer icon

    SnapTimer

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    All the timers I tested were too complex for my taste. I decided to write one that was dead simple, so you could run it, type in a time and hit enter. The aim of SnapTimer is to get out of the way and help you be productive.

    70 SnapTimer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    SnapTimer screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last update is from September 2020.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Pomodoro Timer
    3.  Timer
    4.  Sits in the System Tray
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Countdown widget

    SnapTimer VS Stopwatch

     
  6. WatchMe icon

    WatchMe

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    WatchMe is a free (premium available) simple timer program to time a number of different tasks or events together or independently of each other.

    153 WatchMe alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Multiple timers

    WatchMe Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Timer
    3.  Multiple Timers

    WatchMe VS Stopwatch

     
  7. Free Countdown Timer icon

    Free Countdown Timer

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    Free Countdown Timer is a free, full-featured and user-friendly countdown timer for Windows

    72 Free Countdown Timer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Free Countdown Timer screenshot 1

    Free Countdown Timer Features

    1.  Timer
    2.  Multiple Timers

    Free Countdown Timer VS Stopwatch

     
  9. Timer - Create Multiple Timers icon

    Timer - Create Multiple Timers

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    Create timers for gym, cooking, breathing or anything. Supports Apple Watch, Repeating timers, Siri support, voice countdowns and notifications.

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    Timer - Create Multiple Timers screenshot 1
    Timer - Create Multiple Timers screenshot 2
    Timer - Create Multiple Timers screenshot 3

    Timer - Create Multiple Timers Features

    1.  Multiple Timers
    2.  Timer

    Timer - Create Multiple Timers VS Stopwatch

     

    • Timer - Create Multiple Timers is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Stopwatch.

    • Timer - Create Multiple Timers is the most popular commercial alternative to Stopwatch.

    • Timer - Create Multiple Timers is Paid and ProprietaryStopwatch is Free and Open Source
  10. Smart Countdown Timer icon

    Smart Countdown Timer

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    Smart Countdown Timer allows you to use natural language to set, modify and start a countdown on your Mac.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Smart Countdown Timer screenshot 1

    Smart Countdown Timer Features

    1.  Timer

    Smart Countdown Timer VS Stopwatch

     
  11. TimeLeft icon

    TimeLeft

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    TimeLeft is a versatile desktop utility - it can be used as a countdown clock, reminder, clock, alarm clock, tray clock, stopwatch, timer, sticker, auction watch, work days/hours countdown clock and time synchronization utility. TimeLeft uses Winamp skins to show digits and text.

    51 TimeLeft alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    TimeLeft screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Reminders
    2.  Stopwatch
    3.  Timer

    TimeLeft VS Stopwatch

     
  12. PC Chrono icon

    PC Chrono

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    countdown timer capable of .mp3, .ogg or .wav file playback on completion. stopwatch 12/24 hour clock; customizable voice notifications for all modes (timer, stopwatch and clock).

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    PC Chrono screenshot 1

    PC Chrono Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Timer

    PC Chrono VS Stopwatch

     
  13. XNote Stopwatch icon

    XNote Stopwatch

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    XNote Stopwatch is a versatile and flexible multifunctional digital stopwatch / countdown timer / clock software for PC. Helpful for timekeepers at sport competitions, time tracking of work, or even as a metronome.

    67 XNote Stopwatch alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main window

    XNote Stopwatch Features

    1.  Timer
    2.  Stopwatch

    XNote Stopwatch VS Stopwatch

     
  14. Thyme icon

    Thyme

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    The task timer for OS X.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Thyme screenshot 1

    Thyme Features

    1.  Timer
    2.  Stopwatch

    Thyme VS Stopwatch

     
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